This peer-led walk is offered to BMC members, their friends and family as well as anyone interested in the work of the BMC on Monday 20 November, 2023, meeting at Fairholmes Visitor Centre by the refreshment kiosk for a prompt start at 9.30am.
The walk
Will be led by BMC Member, BMC National Hill Walking Group member and Mountain Leader, Bev England. Distance, approximately 9 miles (14km) with 1500ft (500m) of ascent. This is a walk of moderate difficulty, walking high above the Derwent Valley reservoirs with amazing views across to Kinder and Howden Moors. The walk takes to one of the biggest landslips in the UK. An impressive site, with a Grade 1 scramble up the castle if you wish.
A super day out with a feeling of remoteness on a beautiful moorland with wild grouse and wildlife at your feet.
Meeting point and start time
By Fairholmes Visitor Centre refreshment kiosk. S33 0AQ.
As well as refreshments, toilets are available at the start location.
Paid car parking is available close to the visitor centre and by road parking is available a short distance away.
What to bring
Be prepared for all seasons in one day. Participants will be expected to wear supportive walking boots/shoes with grippy soles and to wear or carry weather resistant clothing (including gloves and headwear) suitable for the conditions prevailing on the day (remember it can be substantially colder up high than it is in the valley) which could be anywhere between warm and sunny (meaning sun hats, plenty of water and maybe even sun-cream) to cold, wet and windy (meaning plenty of warm clothing) and to also carry sufficient food and water (or other suitable drinks) for a full-day hill walk.
There will not be any opportunities to buy refreshments during the walk itself, but we aew starting by the coffee kiosk at here are no public toilets at the start no on the route.
Please bring a small personal first aid kit for self-administration (esp blister plasters) and any personal medication required for the day.
Event registration and questions
Please book places on the Eventbrite website.
It is a BMC requirement that we have the names and contact telephone numbers for all participants, as well as an emergency contact for each. These details are required as part of the booking process.
A few bits and bobs
Under 18s are welcome, but only if in the company of a parent or legal guardian who takes responsibility for them throughout.
Dogs are welcome on the walk but they must be kept on a short lead as we will be passing across moorland terrain where there may be sheep. Please let the walk leader know in advance of the day if you intend to bring a dog.
Please do not attend this walk if you have Covid or are feeling unwell, just let us know that you can't make it.
BMC Participation Statement
The BMC recognises that climbing, hill walking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
Any Questions?
Please email walk leader, Bev England, bev.england@btinternet.com, or BMC Peak Area hill walking rep, Austin Knott: austin@walkthemoorlands.co.uk